How To Stay Humble - Jocko Willink

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Excerpt from JOCKOPODCAST 33

[@pablodee9024]

Jocko, love what you said: “If your winning all the time, your goals aren’t high enough.”

[@maybe3xcesive742]

person of interest6 “ewww” I like that

[@whosindahouse7113]

*you're

[@SavageFreddy33]

"If you're living the right life, you will be humbled by it." That's the key right there. When you aren't actually challenging yourself to get better, you're surrounded by ease, and you naturally decend into arrogance,

[@DNguyenchester]

"Comfort breeds weakness"

[@chrisnat6467]

Stay humble by surrounding yourself with those better than you.

[@theundead1600]

It will make you better through experiences. But finding new great people thats a but of a trick.

[@nicknaylor9895]

Just my 2 cents: if you want to learn real humility, do something hard and surround yourself with people who are way better at it than you. I used to act like I was the smartest person in the world; I was arrogant, condescending, and frankly just plain mean to people I judged to be less than me. That is until I studied physics. I learned otherwise real quick. I got my degree but I struggled for years and it really showed me just how complex nature is. It showed me how little I knew, and how ordinary and insignificant I actually am. I learned more than just physics, I learned my place in the world. The other thing that was humbling was being around people who were standouts in physics, who were just freakishly smart and talented. I had to learn how to rise to their level just so I could communicate with them and learn from them. Studying physics was a profoundly humbling experience because I had to work hard all the time to become good at it and I was constantly reminded that there were always people who were head and shoulders above me. Now that I know I’m not the smartest person ever, I treat people a lot differently these days, I act differently, and I have a lot more friends than I did before. That’s all I got, hope this helps someone.

[@scottjlee333]

Agreed had the same issue then realized how insignificant I was

[@ericaskari]

Programming does the same 😅 and leads to imposter syndrome

[@johnhorvathiii1215]

Yes the way you explained your real life situation gave me some good clarity . Thank you for taking the time to share

[@mohammedfuta1402]

Appreciate the comment

[@visualizecreate2530]

#Perfect

[@mariehynes7414]

Humility is a form of Grace. I know someone who is great at almost everything. If you tell him how great he is, he says, "I am just a regular guy" Clearly he is way more then just a regular guy, but he never judges himself against other people. He judges himself against himself. What are you working on? What can you improve? Plus people really respect humble people that are clearly exceptional. The truly exceptional people are always the most humble.

[@maggillaguerrilla830]

There’s a thin line between confident and cocky.

[@2ndjoshua268]

Yup and I ride that line like a bear on a unicycle

[@MBomber50]

Disagree. Confidence requires self-awareness. Cockiness requires none.

[@joshdunham7167]

Being cocky is better than being confident if you can back it up.

[@cDs8880]

Cockiness is bragging, Confidence is prompted honesty

[@ml4177]

Cocky is thinking you are better than others. Confidence is knowing that no one is better than you and you are not better than others.

[@eric_martindale1711]

Jocko: Discipline equals freedom. Proverbs 12:24: Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

[@geeesuss4864]

Bro u timestamped past the end of the video Just a joko

[@tamsheikh]

Should be timestamped on to my forearms - peace to you Eric.

[@eric_martindale1711]

@@geeesuss4864 haha. I didn’t see that Google did that.

[@eric_martindale1711]

@@tamsheikh :) peace back to you brother.

[@liamparker2590]

Lord it's hard to be humble, when you're perfect in every way

[@nooriman5944]

Lol

[@cdrtej]

Can't wait to look in the mirror, I get better looking each day

[@shadowsmith1386]

No it not

[@chanandler4567]

That you, Curt Hennig? 😄

[@Echo-cy3gn]

Mac Davis "Oh Lord, It's Hard To Be Humble"@@chanandler4567

[@kimosabbe50]

Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Good incentive to stay humble 🤨

[@littleripper312]

I love how you guys upload the main podcast and little short clips like this also. When I'm doing a longer task and want something playing in the background the actual podcast is great but these short ones can also be nice at times. Sometimes we are going through something in life and want specific clips of information so they are nice to be able to search.

[@romanvolpe9814]

Butterfly Agreed

[@UserName-ii1ce]

I'm still trying to find a balance between being humble and acting in a manner that won't result in me being taken advantage of

[@jessed0308]

I`m the most humble person on the entire planet.

[@TuringMachine001]

I'm an alien and I'm the humblest conscious agent in the universe.

[@UR_AL_SHOOK_UP]

Im not humble at all i don’t believe in that..i get what hes saying though i agree 100%....but the way i look at things is ...Never look down on anybody and never look up to anybody just learn to look at life for what it is.

[@rizyrozaytheboss8516]

Yes; Life no one hits harder than life. Keep pushing, stay humble, keep grinding. 100 % on point Jocko.

[@smyrnasstory]

“When we are humble and respectful, people enjoy being with us. They know that we will be kind and considerate and that we will not intentionally hurt their feelings. But if we view ourselves as superior to others or if we always insist on getting our way, we create strife and tension. People will avoid us, and we will have few friends, if any” Aw21#1

[@dannyarnold4201]

Jiu-jitsu training injury. Oww. May you heal up fast, Jocko! Cheers!

[@rafiashraf2769]

I normally watch long videos at x2, but I don’t want to lose the Jocko’s soothing voice.... 10mins it is then!

[@ser-hanga]

Jocko's Humility is genuine.

[@vincentcrowley5196]

"when you think you're hot, you're not" That's an adage to remember when you start thinking you know it all

[@Ant-speakingfacts]

Humility is everything and always will be

[@dionthomas5418]

Be humble is a reality check for those who stay on the grind in life and respect others company

[@Oldcountry23]

“You wanna stay humble , just stay alive” !

[@irishronin6156]

This has to be one of the most inspiring podcasts I’ve seen. “If you’re the master at one thing There will always be someone better than you at something else”. Think about that

[@Salamaleikum80]

Jocko and Echo are so cute when they compliment each other.

[@behindthen0thing]

Ha gay

[@behindthen0thing]

Yeah, I wouldn't be calling them cute

[@Salamaleikum80]

@Nim Boo me?

[@ditsokar4168]

Men aren't cute WTF

[@Salamaleikum80]

@@ditsokar4168 You are righ they are stronk and masqulin and fighty fighty and peng peng, and beer lots of beer and beard that is man very stronk manly man.

[@mateoquintana9189]

man jocko always knows the right answer great stuff jocko you’re the man

[@maxdavies5776]

I think ppl need to be taught what healthy relationships are & how talented ppl should work together complimenting each others skills.

[@Horner181]

Your staying humble although you have accomplished things most men couldn't and wouldn't do,from one serviceman to another thank you for everything you've done,those long hard days that no one seen all that grueling training and those battles you faught there and within yourself paved the way for other men like me just like the men before you and I for one dont take that lightly thank you.

[@teIekid]

If you have trouble being humble, I think that either you have very little people in your circle or you know so little that you don't have idea how much there is to know, the Dunning-Kruger effect.

[@genehughes4022]

This is really condescending being humble is not easy in a world we live in a competitive environment

[@beardfistthegoldenone7273]

Humility has always been a struggle for me, its like a physical struggle for me to just chill out and remember im not hot shit.

[@KatieShowBlog]

So many GOOD pointers - thank you!

[@ernestogarcia6577]

What an awesome perspective Jocko you truly are a blessing to listen to thanks

[@tylerlamb4868]

Keep up the good work Jocko. Just finished studying for a test. Late nights and early mornings.

[@robinlatino9091]

Every person is the same as everybody everybody wakes up saying to go to bathroom the same they do a lot of things it's whatever your desire is in your heart that makes you great but you do have to dream find average the successful person opposed to that it's supposed an successful person is that that first person all the gay was 1% hotter so I believe that everybody is equal and it's all I desire and what we want to have I mean look at all these children who have disabilities and things like that and they just incredible

[@robinlatino9091]

Sorry guys this phone so it isn't great I'm actually trying to just say my what I'm saying and of course the words didn't come out right so I look like a complete fool so I'll be back tomorrow thank you

[@sdotlondonkid]

Robin Latino Bro, you can just edit the comment or delete it all together and come back later and post another.

[@sterlthepearl1000]

That's absolutely right. There's always someone else with more knowledge and experience.

[@glennmclea7415]

I love the last dig from Echo - thanks for trusting me😂 that cracked me up.

[@welcomek-b9236]

This video is gold. He had a really good answer.

[@kartoffelkamera3442]

That was a really good podcast. Thank you.

[@vahangood5999]

This episode is so good 👌 I listened to it twice! 👍

[@ronniemartillo]

“…when pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” Proverbs 11:2 I’ve been humbled before (pride)…and it was extremely humiliating. I couldn’t face anyone for a while and I wanted to hide, but I chose to face it. Eventually, I learned courage and to not think so highly of myself.

[@Carmoca]

When you said you like to win (of course you do) but you don't get mad when you aren't the winner - that resonated with me. I've said to myself for years, "I don't have to win but I can't lose." And by that I mean by my very attempt to win (even if I lose) I still tried. I'm not mad the other person did better or "won" (good for them! Awesome!) - I made the attempt and I learned from the experience. That's what I mean when I say, "I can't lose." Thank you for the wisdom through your podcast. signed - US Submarine Veteran

[@THEAR15ONA]

I am reading a book right now called mindset, and the way you just described competition and being measured is exactly what the author talks about. Very nice points, excellent book too if anyone is interested in understanding how they think. Carol Dweck (sp?) Wrote it.

[@RikodiusRex]

Awwww! Echo at the end.

[@DavidRenyak100]

Great insights for all too remember

[@slimshady4life689]

I had to come here and watch this video. I’m super skinny and not very strong. I started getting into working out and I’m also teaching myself computer programming. I realize I just started doing both of these things but I started to become narcissistic at what I could become and I was thinking to far in the future. Had to take a step back and remember where I am now not where I will be in 5 -10 years. I really hope I stay humble after I reach my goals

[@ghernan0602]

I love all of this

[@pedrocarr6528]

Yes let's be humble so that others can feel better about themselves.

[@mrhamgolian9006]

I'm like a million times more humble than this guy.

[@TheRixtah1]

What a prideful thing to say

[@bravowhiskey4684]

Satire is apparently too hazardous for Bill...

[@TheRixtah1]

@@bravowhiskey4684 what, he practically set me up for that punchline

[@brandonr9594]

Not more humble than me though. I’m the most humblest mutha fucka there ever was!

[@2ndjoshua268]

Thanks for the chuckle

[@nickcalxcii]

Jocko u the man! Thank you

[@mommyharris1111]

Great inspirational video! Glad I found this!

[@JS-ti3ns]

I am looking forward to meet you in PERSON Jocko! I hope I can meet you someday because you are inspiring many people! You are a BADASS HUMBLE man.

[@sdotlondonkid]

I would love see Jocko Willink and David Goggins appear on a podcast together. I have seen the same suggestion made countless times on other KZbin videos and generally it is motivated by people wanting to see two ‘badasses’ join forces and create epic content. I for one would like to see the two men amicably communicate their differences in objectives, perspectives and experiences. Seeing such opposing members of the SEAL fraternity engaged in such a dialogue would be incredibly insightful and provide many lessons for all interested. I have followed both individuals closely and it is clear that similarity is not what will bring them together, but, after a few years of listening to them engaged in comfortable conversation with individuals who are already inclined to agree with them (whether it be because they are in awe of their very presence and accomplishments or because they are old friends or members of the same circles and/or schools of thought) I feel it would refreshing to see them hold their own against another military man whom they do not see eye to eye with on things. The snippet of Jocko and Leif describing BUDs made it very apparent how far apart one side is from the other. Whilst I do not see it as thinly veiled shot at Goggins as some have interpreted it to be, it is still a telling example of the chasm in attitudes between the two parties. It would be interesting for them to hear them explain and compare their attitudes towards Hell Week, the SEAL teams, combat, leadership and life itself. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIWtlmdmoaeYrpY - Jocko and Leif on BUDs

[@darkdrake13]

David goggins is ego incarnate

[@chadnielsen2474]

I thought about these points you mentioned and my impression is that the gap is less about attitude and more about their defining life experiences. Goggins did not have much war experience due to his heart surgery and recovery. He spent much of his Navy service as a recruiter. He discusses some of it in his book. Jocko’s defining experiences were in the Iraq War, which made BUD/S easy in comparison. Goggins reflects in his book and on the JRE podcast about his personality not fitting very well in the SEAL team fraternity since he’s so introverted and was not interested in the social dynamics of the team relationship building. This probably hurt his acceptance by some other SEALs.

[@Eidenbites]

People confuse cocky ness with confidence. I believe you can be humble and confident

[@pogotheclown6088]

humble like a box of rocks, sir

[@robyneggs1752]

Thank you, I feel better.

[@farhadniaz732]

Hi Jocko! Thanks for this video man! 👍 I really appreciate the advice!

[@Truly.nick05]

Started to feel a little cocky so I thought I needed a reminder why to always stay humble.

[@MatthewSmith-cp3hu]

Great, simply great advice

[@M.STAR.MEDIA1]

Love your words ❤️ of wisdom.

[@OFOTCN]

Everybody’s so fucking humble

[@irisgonzalez-caulder4817]

JW quite much I like your heart and way of thinking

[@MrHarryc727]

Jocko nailed it...😊

[@rsanoian]

You guys rock

[@pablodee9024]

I’m Catholic...theres this great saint in the Catholic Church called St. Francis De Sales. He would say that, as far as the spiritual life goes, he is always a novice in training and everyday he begins anew.

[@omarsilva6603]

How can you be fucking catholic when they deliberately twist the system in order to fuck kids within Catholicism?!

[@maxdavies5776]

66 nill was the best game of the year. We were making a try every 3 minutes.

[@garygarner482]

I'm humble because, I'm humble,

[@indrasenbhattacharya24]

Wow! So insightful.

[@alexanderbutler2989]

jocko talking about humility and wearing a finger splint there are no coincidences

[@Elevateyourlifebook]

Thank You Much 😊

[@Xslices]

Being humble is hard. My parents are rich. They raised and taught me to be self centered. They used to tell me to be self centered. Now I’m all screwed up.

[@smyrnasstory]

“With humility consider others superior to you.”

[@mattanderson6672]

Tanks guys!

[@JoshwaLaw]

Man I was on the of the world and I got humbled MASSIVELY last night... I just feel like a dumb kid again (I'm 26 tho). It sucks but I know it's good for me to learn and use. It's made me realize I'm not doing enough. I've been doing really well lately in life, but im still not doing ENOUGH. I'm on the grind. I'm gonna push even harder now.

[@anamariaueda8364]

The only way to become and keep humble... I think is to honestly believe being humble is the best for a human being, and to honestly be sure you are not humble at all...because that is the only truth,and truth is a synonim of humble.

[@derekross6649]

Much to harden for a smile, and too crazy to be humble.

[@johnkirwan3129]

220kg deadlift at 85 here we go. Watching jocko at 4am just like he wants ;)

[@ALiberalVeteran]

In the army infantry, there's a saying that goes, "be a silent professional." When you know your doing cool shit, you have to stay humble because if you dont, your just be looked at as a tool and someone whom puffs up their accomplishments, even though you very much may have succeeded in doing some cool guy shit.

[@darkdrake13]

I like where echo was going but I dont think jocko understood. Hes talking about the person who constantly needs to prove their self-worth. Not to a specific someone or through a specific victory but to and through life itself. A pathological need for conditional love through success.

[@AdrianButler86]

An interesting question is how do u know when one is doing that consciously or subconsciously?

[@Realg401]

7:48 I feel you brother

[@scoogsy]

You know who I think is humble - Echo.

[@nishanudam7928]

If possible pls get goggins, Jordan Peterson and Jocko in a round table podcast. You guys are my daily inspiration and would love to see what thoughts will come out of such a discussion 🤩

[@vernefits1953]

Real talk

[@SwordNShield777]

wow, I think that was a great answer man

[@andradejunior9951]

It has something to do with your ego. The same reason you are chasing something in order to make you humble, is what is preventing you from being humble. We only know if we are good at something in comparison with someone. There has to be a reference in order to determine whether something is good or bad. And if you are comparing yourself with someone, that will prevent you from being humble. And the reason you want to be humble is to be better than someone. You would've being proud for being humble and that would send you to go around in a circle. It's not you who will determine whether you are humble or not. Because when you are humble, the "title" does not matter to you. Being humble is a consequence of having a "low ego". (If that makes sense)

[@reaper1898]

love from India

[@calljohn8658]

Every time I want to be humble I sit down

[@doctorstrange367]

Mallet Finger! Stay strong, Jocko.

[@VenomousRage]

Thank you for this podcast; The reality is that I am humble to the point of bordering on forfeiture just to give the competition the chance, idk. Future Seal in the making. . .Hopefully.

[@cisoperez9423]

Jocko is so kool:)

[@rugbyladice574]

Jocko and friends can protect our community, while my friends and I can feed them. Some can cloth us, and some can shelter us. The list is long, and all is needed equally over the course of life.

[@jamesdelcol3701]

Humble is easy, but very hard. You have to be good at what you do and try and be a good winner and a good loser.

[@Barbellprofessor]

Jocko’s hairline isn’t receding, it’s retreating

[@allikohcysp]

Sometimes being humble can be detrimental. In the workplace, bad workers can take advantage of a good worker’s humility. If a good worker does not acknowledge their own skill or achievements, bad worker’s will also act like it is non existent. Bad, fake people around you, find comfort in your humility.

[@traribs2445]

THE ENDING LMAOOO

[@DiamorphineDeath]

There’s a whole section on this in the 48 laws of power; interesting book that’s relavent to a lot of the topics Jocko answers during these if anyone’s interested.

[@criminaltotheworld3154]

Proverbs in the bible. But ultimately fear God, it is the most ultimate way of integrity towards man and God

[@humaninstinct9796]

Jocko is the 'EA sports' "its in the game" announcer guy !

[@chrishammer4168]

Which ones the Navy seal? Jocko Charles?

[@MansClub]

Always stay humble. Be confident and express confidence but learn to appreciate life and to stay humble around the right people. Hard to master trait. Check out the MansClub everybody and join the movement friends! Greetings Marek

[@angeloreyes357]

Dont stick ur big head out in the hole cuz its always an easy target for the enemies..heard that from a vet..i think the idea is to keep ur head down and move..it takes a discipline and control to stay humble that makes it a mental toughness.its a strenght i think.

[@mosescola4174]

2:05 this is why we have the Christ the redeemer statue in Brazil To help us stay humble.

[@GreeneAnimalVROfficial]

I'm trying to lower my ego and be more humble.. I've done mistakes for acting foolish.

[@jsmithsemper4848]

That logo is sick tho! PS is your splint on backwards? 🧐 awww😊 bless, if that ain’t endearing

[@CharlesMcHaley]

The table makes Jocko look like he's 4'11